Student Activity Page - Part 2

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Student Activities: April 26-30, 2010

Unit: The American Revolution
Part 1: The Events Leading Up to the American Revolution
Note: Please see the attached American Revolution Grading Rubric.docx for questions concerning grading for this week's lesson.

Monday, April 26

Class Activities

  • Class Discussion (25 minutes)
    • You should be prepared to discuss the answer to this question: "Why didn't Britain want to give the colonies their independence?"
    • Class Activity: Watch the BrainPOP video http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/causesoftheamericanrevolution/.
      • After watching the BrainPOP video, the class will be divided into two groups to debate the question, "How do you think the Colonists and British felt before the American Revolution?"
      • Students should be polite and respectful. Though this is a debate, students will not speak over other students or be disrespectful in any other way. If the debate gets out of control, students will write a one page summary to answer this question.
  • Class Assignment (20 minutes)
    • You will use a wireless netbook computer to complete Scavenger Hunt 2 on the class wiki.
    • You will be given the American Revolution Scavenger Hunt.doc to fill in their answers. If you need additional space, you may attach a sheet of notebook paper. This is an individual assignment.

Homework

  • Finish reading chapter 5 in your textbook if you have not already done so.
  • Using dictionary.com, define the following terms on a sheet of notebook paper. Write these terms down on a sheet of paper before class is over today. This is due on Tuesday, April 27.
    • Tyranny
    • Boycott
    • Revolt
    • Representation
    • Tax
    • Revolt
    • Repeal
    • Militia
    • Parliament
    • Massacre
    • Smuggle
    • Coercive

Tuesday, April 27

Class Activities

  • Class Discussion (30 minutes)
    • Be prepared to discuss: What was the Boston Massacre?
    • Watch the Events Leading Up to the Revolutionary War video on YouTube.
    • As a class we will complete the American Revolution Vocab Quiz.pptx to review this week's vocab terms. We will discuss the meanings of the words and how they apply to the American Revolution. Hint: You may want to use this powerpoint to help prepare for our test on Friday.
  • Group Project Asignment (20 minutes)
    • You will be divided into groups of four to research and create a three-five minute powerpoint presentation. In your presentations, you should discuss important dates and events related to the American Revolution that your person or group was involved in. All presentations will be presented on Friday.
    • Groups are:
      • Sally, Sarah, John, & Austin: George Washington
      • Rebecca, Jason, Courtney, & Brian: Thomas Paine
      • Vanessa, Logan, Zack, & Michael: John Adams
      • Tanisha, Billy, Ian, & Juan: Benjamin Franklin
      • Anthony, Mason, Andrew, & Tatianna: Sons of Liberty
    • Arrange your desks in circles with your group members.
    • Use the next 20 minutes to plan for researching your group's assigned topic. Most of the research for this project will be done at home. You may borrow books from the classroom collection or library, use your textbook, or search the internet for your project research. All research will be needed in class on Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 28

Class Activities

  • Group Project Assignment (30 minutes)
    • You will meet with your group members to organize your reseach for your powerpoint presentation. Each group will use one netbook computer to create their presentation.
    • Once you have completed your presentation in powerpoint, be sure to save your group's project to your flash drive. Also, you may print your presentation using the wireless printer so that each group member can prepare for the presentation on Friday.
  • Class Assignment (20 minutes) american_revolution.jpg
    • You will use a netbook computer to create a mind map using Kidspiration software.
      • You may choose a person or event that is associated with the cause of the American Revolution to complete your mind map. Mind maps should have one main idea with three supporting topics. Each supporting topic should have three supporting sub-topics. A minimum of five graphics should be included on your mind map. See the example to the right.
      • Once you have completed your mind map, save the project to your flash drive. Then, print and turn in your assignment with your name on it.

Homework

Thursday, April 29

Class Activities

  • We will briefly review timelines by viewing the American Revolution on Dipity.com.

  • Class Assignment (40-45 minutes)
    • You will use the mind map you created yesterday as an outline to create a one-page newspaper.
      • The newspaper will be one-page in length and should include:
        • A newspaper title with appropriate date for the topics of the articles
        • Three articles at least one paragraph in length each
        • Three graphics
        • Appropriate design and correct spelling and grammar
      • Articles may be from a person or group's point of view, about an that has occurred, or a call to action for an upcoming event. Be creative!
      • Your completed newspapers will be printed using the wireless printer and displayed on our class bulletin board for next Tuesday's Open House.
  • Class Wrap-Up
    • It's almost time to present. Use this time to discuss with your group members about how to present your powerpoints. Everyone should be involved in the presentation.
    • Reminder: Test tomorrow! It will cover British taxes and laws imposed on the Colonists, the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, and this week's vocabulary terms. The test will be 15 questions in length, worth 25 points, and include matching, multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions.
    • Extra Credit is available on the class wiki History page. To earn the extra credit, go to the History page and click on "This Day in History". Write a one paragraph summary about the "This Day in History" topic and turn it in on Friday. If you cannot access the wiki page from home, you will have time on Friday after the test to work on this assignment.

Friday, April 30

Class Activities

  • Group Presentations (20 minutes)
    • Each group will present their powerpoint topic to the class. Grading will be done in accordance with the lesson rubric.
    • If group presentations are not completed within the allotted time, we will complete the remaining presentations on Monday.
  • Test (25 minutes)
    • The test is 15 questions in length and includes matching, multiple choise, true/false, and short answer questions.
  • Extra Credit (5-10 minutes)
    • You may use this time to complete the extra credit assignment on the class wiki. It must be turned in today to receive credit.

Homework

  • Read chapter 6 in your textbook in preparation for next week's lesson on the battles of the American Revolution.